It's real, they aren't active yet though. In the chat the guy who made the emotes said they should be ready by CEO.

edit: these are the reported codes (THE REAL CODES lol)

skull : TSSkull

Aaaaa: TSCheer

Esports:TSEsports

SOULFIST EMPChrisg

CURLYMUSTACHE: TSCurly

Trollno : TrollNo

Sabin: TSSabin

BIGTWO: TSBigTwo

A second set is in production now, uncluding a Riki-oh head (the guy that sets you free) and a YAAAAY text icon. In the chat the guy said tweet ideas @mardenblake. They already have a bunch written down.